Man of the Match: Cresswell.
Pulis: “Modric? The way he keeps finding his own men with the ball instead of just aimlessly kicking it upfield must have Harry tearing his hair out. That kind of stuff is all well and good on the Continent but this is the Premier League, passing man to man will get you nowhere.

“I am so pleased for Cress. It vindicates my decision to persevere with him up front. He has quickly developed a complete, some might say telepathic, misunderstanding with Beattie. It’s just a knack Cress has. He’s always two moves behind the rest of the team.

“I know it is early days but if we continue playing the way we have, the Championship is a realistic target for us this season.”